Clinical Tech - Critical Decision Unit

Job Description

Eligible for SIGN-ON BONUS – Join Our Team as a Clinical Tech at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital!

Department: Critical Decision Unit

Location: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital, 205 N East Ave., Jackson, MI 49201

Schedule: 36 hours per week, every other weekend and holiday rotation

Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM 

Are you passionate about patient care and looking to grow in a dynamic, supportive healthcare environment? As a Clinical Tech, you’ll play a hands-on role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care under the guidance of our dedicated nursing staff and physicians. Whether you’re taking vitals, assisting with procedures, or simply ensuring comfort, you'll be a vital part of the patient journey.

Observation Unit – 19 bed wing

•       Fast-paced environment

•       RN autonomy

•       Excellent provider partnerships

•       Self-scheduling

WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Your day-to-day impact includes:

·Collecting and recording essential patient data – vitals, food and fluid intake/output, and more – with precision and care.

·Responding to patient needs and partnering with RNs to ensure maximum comfort and safety.

·Noticing the little changes that can make a big difference – and reporting them promptly.

·Supporting mobility by helping patients ambulate and get where they need to go.

·Assisting with oxygen devices under RN direction and applying slings post-pacemaker procedures.

·Performing clinical tasks such as Foley catheter insertion, bladder scans, enemas, blood glucose checks, and documenting results.

·Providing help with daily activities, like dressing, meals, and hygiene.

·Supporting RNs during equipment use and bedside procedures.

·Delivering culturally sensitive care to a wide range of patients — from pediatrics to geriatrics.

·Promoting positive experiences for patients and their families through kind, respectful interaction.

·Performing phlebotomy and IV access procedures with confidence and care

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

To qualify, you’ll need a high school diploma or equivalent and one of the following:

• Current nursing student (minimum two completed semesters)
• Graduate of an LPN, EMT, Paramedic, or Medical Assistant program
• Certified in Phlebotomy
• Previous Clinical Tech experience

Also required:

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to tailor care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations
• Experience in an acute care setting (preferred, not required)

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Valid BLS certification (or must be obtained during Patient Care Orientation)

Additional Information